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Coaching in Laos | The November Series | Smaller Ball Size | Anna Caplice Joins the Show 28.11.2025 18:33

Former Ireland international Anna Caplice, now coaching in Laos, joins on the line to chat all things rugby with Shane and Colm.

Rugby Daily | Ireland stars return for URC action, Dupont back, Ireland and England on different arcs? 27.11.2025 12:41

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up, Munster, Leinster and Ulster all welcome back a number of Ireland internationals for the return of the URC this weekend, Chris Jones on the changing fortunes of Ireland and England in 2025, And Antoine Dupont could return to play this weekend after eight months out with injury. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopC...

Rugby Daily | BOD: "No deception in Ireland's attack", why Irish rugby struggles to produce props 26.11.2025 12:43

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, after the Autumn Nations Series, attention turns to the domestic and European action for the provinces this weekend. Brian O'Driscoll on the one element that Ireland have noticeably lost in their attack, 35 players have signed central contracts as part of the IRFU's Women's High Performance Programme, And why the Irish system...

Rugby Daily | Andy Dunne's scrum frustration, Contepomi & Curry get heated! 25.11.2025 12:21

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, we'll round off the reaction to Ireland's defeat to South Africa on Saturday. Squad updates from the provinces with the URC back this weekend, and the start of the Champions Cup fast approaching. And Felipe Contepomi reveals the physical confrontation he had with an England star at Twickenham this weekend... Rugby on Off Th...

The Newsround: Ireland beaten by the Springboks | Rassie celebrates in style | Heimir relaxes in Iceland 23.11.2025 32:49

Shane Hannon is joined by Adrian Barry and Aidan Delaney for today’s headlines, dominated by Ireland being defeated by South Africa 24-11 at the Aviva Stadium. 

RUGBY DAILY: "My overriding thought of the game is that I'm unbelievably proud" | Players, Coaches, and More Post Ireland's Loss to South Africa 23.11.2025 14:00

In Andy Farrell's own words it was a "chaotic" 80 minutes in the Aviva Stadium last night as Ireland went down 13-24 to the visiting World Champions. In this Sunday Special of Rugby Daily, hear from Farrell, Rassie Erasmus, Irish players, and former Leinster and Connacht professional, Andy Dunne, straight after the final whistle. #Rugby Daily is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCom...

BRENT POPE & SHANE BYRNE: Ireland vs South Africa Preview | THE SATURDAY PANEL | OFF THE BALL 22.11.2025 49:46

Rugby Analyst Brent Pope and former Ireland International Shane Byrne join Shane Hannon in studio to talk all things Irish Rugby and preview this evening's fierce encounter between Ireland and South Africa in the Aviva Stadium   The Saturday Panel is presented by Heineken 

Rugby Daily | Farrell "The Ireland 10 debate has lasted 100 years!" | ALL you need to know for Springboks clash 21.11.2025 12:01

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today: it's nearly here - I'll have your final preview of Ireland against South Africa: We'll hear from Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and captain Caelan Doris about tomorrow's huge test at the Aviva Stadium Two-time World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff on how Ireland can really frustrate the Springboks tomorrow. And what else is on this w...

Back Seat Pundits: "Prendergast is Andy's number 1" | "Do South Africa Even Get Tired?" | Ireland Vs South Africa 21.11.2025 22:28

In episode 3 of Back Seat Pundits, Grand Slam winner and Coach Of The Year Fiona Hayes joined Susanna Mollen as they travel to the home of Irish Rugby, the Aviva Stadium, and look ahead to the clash against South Africa.  Back Seat Pundits on Off The Ball is brought to you by Renault #RethinkRenault 

Rugby Daily | Rassie: "The one thing that gets to me...", Ireland & SA name teams 20.11.2025 12:38

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the teams are out for Ireland against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium. Rassie Erasmus on the one thing that annoys him about Northern Hemisphere teams, Jean de Villiers on Ireland being a bogey team for the Springboks, And will Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber return to the South Africa setup just in time for the World Cup? Rug...

Word On The Street: Ep.26 'The ACL Epidemic' | Why are ACL injuries so common in women's sport? | Mental health and community | Preventative measures 20.11.2025 47:08

Happy Thursday everyone! Every week we ask the public if they have a topic in mind, and this week you delivered! Amy Gibbons, a Gaelic football player and coach, reached out to us about her 3rd ACL rupture. She is a major advocate for research into why ACL injuries are so prevalent in women's sports, and what can be done to mitigate it. We spoke to her about her own journey and recovery, as well a...

Rugby Daily | Prendergast or Crowley for Springboks clash? South Africa star back in the mix 19.11.2025 11:41

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, South Africa are handed a big boost ahead of this weekend's huge clash with Ireland, Who starts at 10 against the Springboks? Brian O'Driscoll, Gerry Thornley and Liam Toland give their thoughts, And Munster sign a former Leinster player amid an apparent injury crisis in the front row. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ir...

BONUS: Inner Drive: Rhys McClenaghan on losing out in Tokyo, qualifying for Paris '24, & winning Gold! 🏅 19.11.2025 32:25

Olympic Gold Medallist Rhys McClenaghan joined Eoin Sheahan to dive into his journey to the Paris Olympics as well as his devastating loss in Tokyo. We'll also hear from his parents and his coach who gave us their account of the biggest moments in his career. Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz | #Stopthedrop

Rugby Daily | Are South Africa treated unfairly by officials? The all-singing, all-dancing Ireland back-three 18.11.2025 10:30

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the huge clash with South Africa this weekend, Gerry Thornley and Liam Toland on whether the new-look Ireland back-three is a runner for the Six Nations, South Africa's coaching ticket claim the team are not treated fairly by the officials after another red card at the weekend, And late,...

RUGBY DAILY: "We deserved to cop it" | Hansen Hat-trick Hero | Scotland Blow World Cup Chances | Pollock Response To Haka 17.11.2025 10:25

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen. Coming up today, we hear from the former Munster and Ireland backrow, Alan Quinlan, on Ireland's hat-trick hero. There is an injury blow for Stuart McCloskey, but more players enter back into the selection mix. Scotland are booed in Murrayfield as they're left dumbfounded by a stunning Argentinian comeback. And England repeat history against th...

RUGBY DAILY | IRE 46-19 AUS: Andy Farrell & Joe Schmidt react | Conan & Prendergast on back-row 16.11.2025 11:15

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Dara Smith-Naughton. Coming up, we'll hear from Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt following last night's clash between Ireland & Australia at the Aviva Stadium. Two prominent Irish back-rows speak about the competition in their positions at the moment... And Andy Dunne has his say on the Ireland out-half debate. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #Neve...

Back Seat Pundits | James Tracy on Ireland's lineout problems, the selection process and their chances against Australia and South Africa 14.11.2025 21:06

In episode two of 'Back Seat Pundits' James Tracy joined Dara Smith-Naughton as they travelled to the Aviva stadium to discuss the issue with Ireland's lineout, Andy Farrell's selection process and his score predictions against Australia and South Africa.   This is with thanks to Renault #RethinkRenault

Rugby Daily | Could the Wallabies beat Ireland? Ireland forward makes long-awaited return 14.11.2025 14:50

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, we'll hear from Caelan Doris and Joe Schmidt ahead of Ireland vs Australia at the Aviva Stadium. A key Ireland forward makes her long-awaited return from injury this weekend, And still looking for a full rundown of the rugby action on offer this weekend? I've got you covered. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompet...

SETTLE IN: Moving from Ukraine | Leinster & dealing with the war as a family | IVAN SOROKA 14.11.2025 43:18

Leinster front rower Ivan Soroka joins Eoin Sheahan for this week's Settle In, reflecting on his upbringing in Ukraine, moving to Dublin and playing for Leinster, and how the war has affected him and his family. Settle In on Off The Ball with Guinness 0.0.

Rugby Daily | Ireland team named for Wallabies clash, Rassie's big gamble... 13.11.2025 12:39

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the Ireland team is out for the Australia game, and there is a return of the Mack - that's a line you won't have heard loads today. Could the Wallabies stun Andy Farrell's side at the weekend? It's happened before, warns Gerry Thornley. And Rassie Erasmus takes a gamble with his team selection against Italy... Rugby on Off...

Rugby Daily | Are Ireland even *close* to the Springboks? De Jager out for Dublin clash 12.11.2025 10:38

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the Ireland coaching ticket admit their attack needs to be better this November. Brian O'Driscoll feels Ireland can't be compared to South Africa right now, And the Springboks will have to do without a key forward when they come to Dublin in a week's time... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Rugby Daily | Ringrose & van der Flier in fitness race for Aus, do Ireland lack lineout specialist? 11.11.2025 11:36

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, an update from Ireland camp ahead of this weekend's visit of Australia to Dublin, After an impressive summer and Rugby Championship showing, what's gone wrong for the Wallabies this November? And Cullie Tucker leaves Connacht after a decade with the province, as the Ireland under-20s plan for the future. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank...

RUGBY DAILY | 'It is South Africa's world and we are all just living in it... ' | Ireland suffer an injury blow but there is the return of the Mack 10.11.2025 12:06

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with Susanna Mollen. Coming up today, we hear from the OTB Breakfast crew on the Ireland performance against Japan. There is an injury blow, but is Mack Hansen back in the fold? Steve Tandy's Wales pumped by Argentina. And England continue their winning run. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

RUGBY DAILY: "We need to get over ourselves" | Ireland Unconvincing Win Against Japan | Andy Farrell, Caelan Doris, Tom Farrell & Nick Timoney! 08.11.2025 8:57

It's a very special Saturday edition of Rugby Daily for you, as Susanna Mollen reports back from the Aviva Stadium where Ireland have just beaten Japan 41 - 10 in their first home game of the Quilter Nations series. Andy Farrell doesn't hide his disappointment in the team's performance and Caelan Doris reflects on his first 80 minutes back after a lengthy shoulder injury! But the story of the day...

Rugby Daily | Doris opens up on Lions heartbreak, Rassie brought Galthié into Munster camp 07.11.2025 12:51

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, we hear from Ireland captain Caelan Doris ahead of tomorrow's clash with Japan. The reaction to Munster's Tom Farrell makes a first international appearance at centre, Rassie Erasmus pours cold water on the tetchy buildup to South Africa against France, And all you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of rugby action. Rugby on Off...